Accountant Trainee at First Excelsia

Monthly Gross Remuneration: N130,000

Our client, a 360-degree Marketing Consult, Support, Strategy development and Business solutions company, is seeking to hire a driven and eager-to-learn Accountant Trainee to join its team. 

The role holder will be a team member in the finance unit and provide support to the Finance department by preparing financial statements, reporting, managing daily accounting and ensuring transparency for the company’s finances.

Job Responsibilities:

• Posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded. 
• Updating accounts receivable and issue invoices.
• Updating accounts payable and perform reconciliations. 
• Assisting in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements.
• Assisting with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. 
• Updating financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
• Preparing and submitting weekly/monthly reports. 
• Assisting senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings. 
• Assisting with other accounting projects.
• Ability to be strategic and give input on financial metrics that can aid business growth. 

Person Specification:

• A bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field from any recognised Institution (Minimum Second Class Lower, 2:1). 
• 0-1 year of experience (internship experience is a plus). 
• Proven experience in Taxation or related tax services is a plus.
• ACCA / relevant certification or On-going. 
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen.
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practice.
• Great attention to detail.